Nev. Admin. Code § 695D.520

Current through December 31, 2024
Section 695D.520 - Notices: Right of member to file complaint; denial of coverage; clear and comprehensible language
1. Following approval by the Commissioner, each organization that issues a policy in this State shall provide written notice to a member, in clear and comprehensible language that is understandable to an ordinary layperson, explaining the right of the member to file a written complaint. Such notice must be provided to a member:
(a) At the time he or she receives the policy;
(b) Any time that the organization denies coverage of a service or limits coverage of a service to a member; and
(c) Any other time deemed necessary by the Commissioner.
2. Any time that an organization denies coverage of a service to a member, it shall notify the member in writing of:
(a) The reasons for denying the coverage of the service;
(b) The criteria by which the organization determines whether to authorize or deny coverage of the service; and
(c) The right to file a written complaint.
3. A written notice which is approved by the Commissioner shall be deemed to be in clear and comprehensible language that is understandable to an ordinary layperson.

Nev. Admin. Code § 695D.520

Added to NAC by Comm'r of Insurance by R132-98, eff. 3-30-99

NRS 679B.130, 695D.100